Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest of the four airport options, with an estimated 28-minute drive from a Rahway hotel. LaGuardia, Morristown Municipal and Teterboro are alternatives, with estimated drives of 46, 43 and 36 minutes, respectively; your choice will depend on the airport that suits your itinerary.
- Closest option: Newark Liberty International Airport.
- Other options: Teterboro, Morristown Municipal and LaGuardia.
- Public transport to Newark: NJ TRANSIT serves Newark Liberty International Airport Station, with AirTrain Newark connecting the rail station and terminals.
Which airport is closest to Rahway?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest of these four airport options by estimated drive time. It is part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey airport network.
NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains serve Newark Liberty International Airport Station. At the airport, AirTrain Newark connects the rail station with the terminals. For route details and the transfer sequence, see how to get to EWR from Rahway.
How do the airport drive times compare?
The estimated drives from the Rahway hotel are about 28 minutes to Newark Liberty International Airport, 36 minutes to Teterboro Airport, 43 minutes to Morristown Municipal Airport and 46 minutes to LaGuardia Airport. Use these estimates as a starting point, not as a guarantee of travel time.
The Port Authority airport network includes Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and Teterboro, among other airports. Its airport page links to each airport’s own site for operator information.
When might LaGuardia fit your itinerary?
LaGuardia may suit an itinerary that calls for that airport. NJ TRANSIT’s Q70 bus connects LaGuardia with Woodside station, where you can transfer to the Long Island Rail Road for New York Penn Station.
New York City’s Department of Transportation says the MTA provides transportation services to LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports, while NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak provide service to Newark Airport. For possible trip impacts, LaGuardia directs travelers to its alerts and advisories, Port Authority alerts and FAA flight advisories.
What should you check before choosing an airport?
Check the airport operator’s information for current alerts and transport arrangements before you book. The Port Authority airport network page links to individual airport websites, while LaGuardia directs travelers to airport, Port Authority and FAA advisories.
For Newark, confirm the rail and terminal connection if you plan to travel by train: NJ TRANSIT serves Newark Liberty International Airport Station, and AirTrain Newark connects the station to the terminals. Compare the airport named on your flight with the transport route you intend to take.
Before you go: Transport details and alerts can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Which airport is closest to Rahway?
Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest of the four options by estimated drive time.
Does LaGuardia have a public-transport connection?
Yes. The Q70 bus connects LaGuardia with Woodside station, where you can transfer to the Long Island Rail Road for New York Penn Station.
Can you take a train to Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes. NJ TRANSIT serves Newark Liberty International Airport Station, and AirTrain Newark connects the rail station with the airport terminals.